The failure of many crypto startups has negatively impacted the perception of all startups, leading to a reluctance among founders to pursue new ventures in this space.

The current funding landscape has seen a decline in local market-focused startups, with less emphasis on replicating successful U.S. models in international markets.

The startup landscape is seeing a positive trend, with many new companies being formed and applications for funding increasing compared to the previous year.

The cost of starting a company has decreased significantly, allowing startups to avoid raising large sums just to get off the ground, making the old financing methods less relevant.

This debanking phenomenon has been particularly prevalent among crypto and fintech entrepreneurs over the last four years, as they face increasing pressure to protect established banks.

During the crypto winter, we witnessed Bitcoin drop below $6,000, leading to a loss of VC and institutional interest. We had to learn to be extremely efficient and scrappy with our limited incubation capital.

Some of the best companies funded by Y Combinator were founded during downturns, indicating that challenging times can lead to successful startups.

The median age of founders in the latest batch has decreased, reflecting a trend of younger individuals willing to drop out of college to pursue startup opportunities.

After the recession in 2010, there was an increase in angel investors and seed funds investing smaller amounts, leading to seed rounds exceeding a million dollars for the first time.